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Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring

Posted on May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring
Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring

Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring ‘America’s No. 1 food brand’ unveils new retail options and two limited-time flavors for the season’s busiest stretch of milestones Nothing Bundt Cakes is welcoming spring with a lineup of limited-time flavors designed for a calendar filled with…

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Distributors and industry buyers of Middle Eastern and Arab foods to be featured at unique New Jersey convention

Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Distributors and industry buyers of Middle Eastern and Arab foods to be featured at unique New Jersey convention
Distributors and industry buyers of Middle Eastern and Arab foods to be featured at unique New Jersey convention

Distributors and industry buyers of Middle Eastern and Arab foods to be featured at unique New Jersey convention Chicago, IL — The Global Products Expo will host its annual Middle East food specialty expo in New Jersey from June 22 through June 24, showcasing more than 360 sponsor booths and Arabian displays. Founder Issam Abdellatif…

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Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize
Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize

Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize ‘America’s No. 1 food brand’ gives fans the opportunity to win while Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and new gifting options make Mom’s month even more special Nothing Bundt Cakes is honoring Mom all season long with the launch of its #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes*, offering fans the…

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Local restaurants and amateur cooks invited to compete in Frankfort Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-off

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Local restaurants and amateur cooks invited to compete in Frankfort Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-off
Local restaurants and amateur cooks invited to compete in Frankfort Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-off

Local restaurants and amateur cooks invited to compete in Frankfort Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-off The Village of Frankfort is inviting chili enthusiasts and local restaurants to turn up the heat this winter at the Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00…

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Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown
Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown FRANKFORT — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits, come Nov. 1. Nearly two million Illinois residents rely on SNAP to provide…

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Welcomes Fall with New Apple Cinnamon Bitz

Posted on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wetzel’s Pretzels Welcomes Fall with New Apple Cinnamon Bitz
Wetzel’s Pretzels Welcomes Fall with New Apple Cinnamon Bitz

Wetzel’s Pretzels Welcomes Fall with New Apple Cinnamon Bitz Limited-time seasonal treat available beginning Sept. 1 Wetzel’s Pretzels is embracing the season’s sweetest flavors with the debut of its new limited time offer menu item, Apple Cinnamon Bitz, an autumn-inspired twist on the brand’s beloved bite-sized pretzels. Wetzel’s is once again giving snack lovers a…

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Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center
Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center

Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center The Village of Orland Park is celebrating the resounding success of its 22nd annual Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, which welcomed more than 35,000 attendees over the course of the weekend.  Returning to its original home at the…

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Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry

Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry
Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry

Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry Orland Township Trustee Lena Matariyeh, who was elected to her position with the largest vote turnout in the April 1 elections, is off to an amazing start promoting the needs of the Orland Township community. Even though Orland Township has had a…

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Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities
Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities Northwestern Medicine sponsors Aug 1-3 event packed with music, food and entertainment The Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, will return to the Village Center from Aug. 1-3. “We are thrilled to bring the Taste of Orland Park back to…

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Dart Container to Support a Lisle Free Recycling Event for Foam, Batteries, Electronics, Paint & More  

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dart Container to Support a Lisle Free Recycling Event for Foam, Batteries, Electronics, Paint & More  
Dart Container to Support a Lisle Free Recycling Event for Foam, Batteries, Electronics, Paint & More  

Dart Container to Support a Lisle Free Recycling Event for Foam, Batteries, Electronics, Paint & More   Free event open for residents to recycle on Saturday, March 15th at Benedictine University.   Lisle, IL – March 12, 2025 – Dart Container, a leading provider of sustainable food service packaging solutions, is proud to support a Sustainable Saturday…

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An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves

Posted on December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves
An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves

An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves #Read @RayHanania I love #MiddleEastern #Arab food recipes in addition to politics. Here’s my how to make Stuffed #GrapeLeaves with diced #lamb #steak #wariqDuwali #OxTail and #rice Read Ray Hanania’s columns on politics, life in general and his love for Middle East and Arab food. In…

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Seasons 52 restaurant arrives in Orland Park

Posted on October 30, 2024December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seasons 52 restaurant arrives in Orland Park
Seasons 52 restaurant arrives in Orland Park

Seasons 52 restaurant arrives in Orland Park Restaurant Offers Seasonally Inspired Dining with Every Menu Item Under 595 Calories, opens Orland Park location officially Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar, is opening in Orland Park on Monday, November 4. The restaurant offers guests a better way to eat and…

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Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way

Posted on September 29, 2024December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way
Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way

Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way By Ray Hanania Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, 14651 S La Grange Road, has a fantastic menu with a great tasting Korean Chinese fusion food menu. But it goes one step further offering a fun way to enjoy it allowing…

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What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park

Posted on June 8, 2024December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park
What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park

What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park One of Chicagoland’s best Middle East Arabian restaurants offers a special exotic entertainment show every Wednesday, complementing their great food menu with the mesmerizing dance of Belly Dancer Tina every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM. Enjoy a great show along…

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Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App
Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App

Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App SimSim Middle Eastern App brings authentic, delicious recipes at your fingertips, and walks you through creating them with ease and great taste using Ziyad recipes as a resource. Downloadable from any App store Cicero, IL. — Ziyad Brand is partnering with the popular…

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Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge
Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge

Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge Supervisor Paul O’Grady is excited bring back the Annual Souper Bowl Challenge at Orland Township! Warm up for the Super Bowl LVII by joining Orland Township at the 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge! Guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of soups before casting their…

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Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents
Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents Town President Larry Dominick announced Tuesday, August 15, 2023 that Cicero residents can begin applying for Federal FEMA funding for damages caused by the July 2 floods. The FEMA approval was announced by the White House on Tuesday afternoon and…

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Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June
Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June

Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June Town of Cicero, Illinois, accepting applications for arts and craft fair vendors. The fair will be held during two weekends on June 16 and 17, and June 23 and 24, 2023.  Click here to download the Application Town President Larry Dominick…

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